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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AT TRENT UNIVERSITYLEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SMALL SCHOOL AND ITS BIG REPUTATION FOR LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP.
2019
What path will lead to your future?
Explore programs rich in research and
experiential learning.
ABOUT GRADUATE STUDIES AT TRENT 3-7
APPLIED MODELLING AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS M.A. OR M.Sc. 8-9
ANTHROPOLOGY M.A. 10
BIOENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT MASTERS M.BEMA AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA 11
CANADIAN STUDIES Ph.D. 12
CANADIAN STUDIES & INDIGENOUS STUDIES M.A. 13
CULTURAL STUDIES M.A. & Ph.D. 14-15
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES M.ED. AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 16
ENGLISH (PUBLIC TEXTS) M.A. 17
ENVIRONMENTAL & LIFE SCIENCES M.Sc. & Ph.D. 18
FORENSIC SCIENCE M.Sc.F.S. 19
HISTORY M.A. 20
INDIGENOUS STUDIES Ph.D. 21
MASTER OF INSTRUMENTAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS M.ICA AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA 22
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT M.Mgt. 23
MATERIALS SCIENCE M.Sc. AND Ph.D. 24
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION NURSING GRADUATE DIPLOMA 25
SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES M.A. 26-27
PSYCHOLOGY M.Sc. 28
COLLABORATIVE SPECIALIZATIONS: AGING STUDIES SPECIALIZATION 29 FEMINIST AND GENDER STUDIES SPECIALIZATION 30
SUMMARY TABLE 31
FUNDING & SCHOLARSHIPS 34
APPLICATION PROCESS 35
CONTACT INFORMATION 36
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IT’S THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.Become a member of a closely-knit community and study with world-renowned researchers. At Trent,
students and faculty members interact one-on-one and learn from each other as they explore, share
perspectives and collaborate across areas of study.
Read on to learn more about the programs and the possibilities.
WANT TO MAKE YOUR MARK IN THE WORLD?CHALLENGE THE WAY YOU THINK. AT TRENT.
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TWO CAMPUSES.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.Trent’s Symons Campus in Peterborough is an inspiring place to learn. Set on the east and west banks of the Otonabee River, a
stunning natural landscape provides an environment where you can live, learn and connect. Just 90 minutes from downtown
Toronto, the campus blends award-winning architecture with state-of-the-art teaching, learning and research facilities.
Meanwhile, Trent University Durham GTA is the campus of choice for top scholars looking for a truly personalized learning
experience. Conveniently located in the Greater Toronto Area, the campus is in the City of Oshawa, 40 minutes from
downtown Toronto.
While most programs are offered in Peterborough, Trent Durham GTA is home to the new Masters of Management.
GRADUATE
STUDENT LIFE
PETERBOROUGHWith a population of 140,000, the Greater Peterborough
Area offers an unparalleled quality of life. On campus
and off, there are endless opportunities for outdoor
recreation. Meanwhile, minutes from campus is the
vibrant downtown core – a destination for concerts,
events and festivals, as well as clubs, shops and an
wide-variety of trendy cafes and restaurants.
DURHAMOur Trent Durham Greater Toronto Area Campus offers
a transformative learning experience – a closely-knit
community with an urban vibe. With one of the best
student-to-faculty ratios out there, Trent University
Durham GTA is known for its focus on teaching, social
responsibility and an abundance of opportunities for
student engagement. To read more about the new
Masters of Management offered exclusively at our GTA
campus, see page 23.
CATHARINE PARR TRAILL COLLEGEAn integral part of the college community, Traill is a living-learning centre for both undergraduate and graduate students
in Peterborough. Traill is an active, self-contained community, situated in downtown Peterborough. One of Trent’s original
colleges, it is named in honour of one of the region’s earliest European settlers and consists of a collection of old houses
of architectural and historic significance.
“ I CHOSE TRENT BECAUSE IT WAS A SMALL UNIVERSITY THAT WELCOMED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, AND A PLACE WHERE I THOUGHT I COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”
– Dr. Andressa Lacerda ‘11, Ph.D. Environmental and Life Sciences, Brazil
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAt Trent, the world learns together. Graduate Studies
welcomes students from countries all over the world as
part of its growing international student population.
THE TRENT GRADUATE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONAn active part of the community, the association acts on
behalf of all graduate students. Among its many mandates,
it organizes monthly social events, including summer
barbecues and end-of-term banquets.
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At Trent, you will never be limited by the boundaries of
your discipline. After all, new understanding comes at the
intersection of areas of study, when you make connections
you never thought were possible.
Trent’s approach, envied by other graduate schools, is
reflective of the real world. Here, there’s always an array of
perspectives at play. We believe that bringing leading-edge
researchers together, often from across the humanities, sciences
and social sciences, is what allows us to answer and challenge
some of society’s most complex questions.
REAL-WORLD RESEARCHChoosing to learn from world-renowned researchers doesn’t mean you will be standing by. Quite the opposite, in fact. At
Trent, you are at the centre of your educational experience, and most of our programs are research intensive.
Our graduate students can be found around the world conducting hands-on research and contributing to the creation
of new knowledge. Consider an anthropological dig in Central America, trips to Indigenous communities across North
America, or monitoring polar bears in the Arctic.
STUDY BEYOND
BOUNDARIES
CLOSELY-KNIT
COMMUNITY
The School of Graduate Studies at Trent is home to about 600 students.
Here, you will become part of the community as you build relationships
and interact in small classes and with faculty members and advisors. Trent
offers you a unique educational experience, where collaboration and an
interdisciplinary approach see students of all ages and from all around the
world come together in scholarship. And these, are the ties that bind –
our alumni stay in touch with the School and with each other, oftentimes
connecting through their professional pursuits.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:• multiple intakes throughout the year
• guaranteed funding for eligible graduate students
• graduate teaching assistantships
“ TRENT PRIDES ITSELF ON SUPPORTING ITS STUDENTS, AS THEY UNDERTAKE STUDIES OF SIGNIFICANCE AND BUILD THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS.”
– Dr. Craig Brunetti, Dean of Graduate Studies
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APPLIED MODELLING AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS M.A. OR M.Sc.Choose from thesis-based or course-based programs.
CROSS DISCIPLINARY BOUNDARIES AS YOU EXPLORE AND APPLY MODELLING TECHNIQUES TO YOUR RESEARCH.
Thesis-based: Earn an M.A. or an M.Sc. in the theory of modelling and the application of techniques in the natural sciences
or social sciences. Interdisciplinary collaboration is at the core of this program as students with backgrounds in economics
and computer science come together with those from math and psychology, and beyond. As you complete your
coursework and conduct your research, you will be sharing ideas with classmates from an array of disciplines. Immersed in
this multidisciplinary environment, you will develop new perspectives that will position you well for the future.
• Collaborate on individualized, interdisciplinary research with faculty members in a wide range of disciplines.
• Choose from Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computing & Information Systems,
Economics, Geography, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, Philosophy, or Psychology
• Build a solid foundation of modelling skills that will allow you to move on to a Ph.D. program in your discipline.
TWO COURSE-BASED OPTIONS:
FINANCIAL ANALYTICSBECOME CAREER-READY FOR THE FINANCIAL SECTOR.
Focus on the theories and techniques of financial analysis as you prepare for a
career in equity analysis, financial forecasting, investment banking, commercial
banking, corporate planning, portfolio management, pension fund management
and other opportunities in the financial sector. This professional program can
be completed in as little as 12 months, and involves the in-depth study of
mathematical finance, portfolio and risk management, linear programming,
financial econometrics, numerical methods and financial management.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A. or M.Sc.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis-based and course-based programs
• 12 months to 2 years to complete
• January, May, September intake for thesis-based program / September
intake for course-based program
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor’s degree) with
at least B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full
academic credits
• A university course in differential and integral calculus, and one in
probability and statistics or the equivalent
• Some familiarity with linear algebra, and be capable of programming at
an elementary level in at least one computational language
• A course in either differential equations or advanced statistics is required,
depending on whether the student’s area of research will be mathematics
or statistics based
BIG DATA ANALYTICSDELVE INTO THE RAPIDLY GROWING FIELD OF DATA SCIENCE.
Trent is one of the first universities in
Canada to work to fill the training gap
for professionals in data science. You will
be uniquely prepared with the tools and
techniques you require to work with and
analyze today’s increasingly complex data
sets in all areas of the sciences, as well as the
business world. This professional program
can be completed in 16 months, and
emphasizes practical skills in visualization,
data mining, cloud-based approaches and
parallel programming skills. Prepare for
careers including Chief Data Officer, Data
Scientist, Data Solutions Architect, Business
Manager and Business Analyst.
trentu.ca/amod
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ANTHROPOLOGY M.A.
EMBARK ON A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE AND ADVENTURE ALONGSIDE WORLD-CLASS RESEARCHERS. UNDERTAKE FASCINATING FIELDWORK AROUND THE WORLD, AND ADVANCE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN PAST AND PRESENT.
Digging deep into the area of study that interests you, prepare for a future in higher education, field and lab research,
museums, cultural-heritage tourism or heritage management.
At Trent, your experience will be based on the Anthropology graduate program’s more than 40-year track record of
educational excellence – and inspired by real-life learning. Three full-year courses and the research required for the
completion of a thesis will see you explore the complexities of human biology and culture. Consider topics of societal
importance through archaeological, biological, ethnographic, or linguistic research. Faculty members and students before
you have undertaken fieldwork across Canada, in the U.S. southwest, in Mesoamerica, the Mediterranean, South and
Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea. Their investigations have focused on mortuary practices, forensics, settlement
patterns, civilization collapse, art, religion, and much more.
• Study at the intersection of physical sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
• See the world and research a topic that you love.
• Gain the skills employers of today want – adaptability, resourcefulness and versatility.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis-based program
• 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time to complete
trentu.ca/anthropologyma
BIOENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT MASTERS M.BEMA AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA
GAIN A FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPLES, TECHNICAL ASPECTS AND HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF BIOENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT.
Choose from a professional Masters degree or Graduate Diploma
Completion of these professional programs will provide students with the knowledge and practical experience that
are highly sought after in the environmental sector. These skills are especially favored by organizations that require
deeper understanding of the development and application of monitoring and assessment protocols in natural or
managed biological systems. Graduates are marketable for positions with government, conservation authorities,
non-profit organizations, and environmental consulting firms.
Masters Degree (Online program with placement): Complete the first professional masters degree in environmental
sciences at Trent and be poised for success in the competitive environmental employment sector. As part of this
full-time 12-month professional degree, you will complete eight online courses as well as a four-month placement
experience and capstone course. This placement will take place with environmental sector partners, followed by a
mandatory week long face-to-face capstone course in the Peterborough Campus.
Graduate Diploma (Online program): In this 8-month professional course-based graduate diploma, you will
complete six online courses.
trentu.ca/mbema
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours Degree (a four year undergraduate
bachelor’s degree) in Anthropology or related field
• Minimum B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time
study, or last ten full academic credits
• A foundation in appropriate research methodology
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.BEMA or Graduate Diploma
(G. Dip in BEMA)
• Full- or part-time studies
• Course-based program, with
placement in M.BEMA only
• M.BEMA is 12 months, Graduate
Diploma is 8 months to complete
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours degree (a four year
undergraduate bachelor’s degree)
with at least B+ (77%) in the last
two years of full-time study, or
last ten full academic credits
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CANADIAN STUDIES Ph.D.
MAKE AN ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION TO CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP. JOIN THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION AS PART OF THE ONLY INTERDISCIPLINARY CANADIAN STUDIES DOCTORATE PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY.
Bring your intellectual curiosity and with the support
of world-class faculty members, complete an original
piece of research relating to Canada. Throughout
your journey – coursework and a thesis – you will
broaden your knowledge of the study of Canada
and its place in the global context and add your own
voice to the scholarship.
In this program, you will find a collaborative and
vibrant atmosphere in which students from across
the country and around the world are encouraged
to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying
a variety of social and cultural activities. Developing
expertise in research intensive areas and participating
in critical conversations connected to Canada,
students will push the boundaries of study with the
combined support of expert faculty and academic
resources from two universities.
• Join a university celebrated for its role in
developing the field of Canadian Studies.
• This program is offered in partnership with
Carleton University.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• Ph.D.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis-based program
• 4 years to complete
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Masters degree (or equivalent) with at least
high honours standing in Canadian Studies or
a related discipline
trentu.ca/canadianstudiesphd
CANADIAN STUDIES & INDIGENOUS STUDIES M.A.
CHOOSE CANADA AS BOTH A SUBJECT AND THE CONTEXT FOR YOUR INQUIRY.
In this interdisciplinary program, you will be supported in your curiosity and your passion for intellectual debate and dialogue.
Structure your studies by choosing from one of two research options, a thesis or a major research paper. Explore important
issues and debates in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies and consider areas of specialization such as: Canada in
the global context; culture and heritage; women and gender; political economy, labour and social policy; identities and
difference; and Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
At Trent, you will find a well-established program, a multi-disciplinary faculty that values your academic background and
perspectives, and a closely-knit environment rich in inspiration.
• Make community connections through the Trent Community Research Centre.
• Prepare for further studies or a career in education, social services or the non-for-profit and advocacy sectors.
trentu.ca/canadianindigenousma
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A.
• Full- or part-time studies
• 2-year thesis-based program
• 12-month program with major research paper
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor’s degree)
with at least B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time study, or
last ten full academic credits
• Undergraduate courses relating to Canada, or willing to take
such courses as make-up, usually before admission
• A clear interest in an interdisciplinary graduate experience
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CULTURAL STUDIES M.A.
CREATE & CRITIQUE
In Trent’s Cultural Studies MA program, you will study how to
critique and create culture. In addition to studying the theoretical
and political foundations of the ways we think, believe, and feel,
you will create your own thesis or major research paper project
to pursue avenues of inquiry that inspire (and challenge) you.
Working with your fellow students and professors as part of a
close-knit community, you will be asked to re-examine and re-
invent the ways we engage and enjoy culture.
Program options include a new one-year major research paper
stream, or the traditional two-year thesis stream. The program
invites proposals for academic projects, as well as for projects
invested in research-creation, in which your own artistic
production plays a major role.
• Prepare yourself for a career that requires informed,
creative and dynamic perspectives
or for Ph.D. studies.
• Study beyond disciplinary boundaries and collaborate with
experts in their fields.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis or major research paper option
- Research-creation projects welcome
• 2-year thesis or 1-year major research paper stream
• 1 – 2 years full time or 2 – 4 years part time to complete
• Accelerated Masters option available for eligible
Trent University Undergraduate students
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor’s
degree) from an accredited institute
• Minimum B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time study,
or last ten full academic credits
• Demonstrated aptitude for interdisciplinary study
trentu.ca/culturalstudiesma
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CULTURAL STUDIES Ph.D.
TAKE AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF CULTURE, AND GAIN COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE INTELLECTUAL TRADITIONS IN CULTURAL STUDIES.
This program, the first of its kind in Canada, opens the door to a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in which
you will have the opportunity to take on ground-breaking research in your chosen field. In this program, you will have
the flexibility to work with your colleagues and faculty members the way that best suits your studies.
After graduation, you will be ready to do the important work of contributing, through teaching and original research, to
fields of inquiry pivotal to the development of our thinking, and our cultures, in the twenty-first century. Trent graduates
go on to become teachers and researchers at universities and colleges in Canada and abroad, and to develop new forms
of cultural inquiry and artistic innovation wherever they live.
• Collaborate and work closely with highly-regarded faculty members on original research.
• Enjoy Peterborough’s vibrant arts and culture community – a stimulating environment for the study and
development of culture.
• Past dissertations have engaged a wide variety of fields, such as Memory Studies, Tourism Studies, Cinema Studies,
Science Fiction, Media Studies and Research Creation.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• Ph.D.
• Full- or part-time studies
• 4 years to complete (full time)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• M.A. in Cultural Studies or related discipline
with at least A- (80%) overall
• Aptitude for theoretical inquiry and excellent
writing skills
• Original and innovative dissertation proposal
trentu.ca/culturalstudiesphd
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EDUCATIONAL STUDIES M.ED. AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
LEARN HOW TO DESIGN AND CRITICALLY ANALYZE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE RIGOUR, CREATIVITY AND CARE. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS GRADUATES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE.
You will explore teaching and learning contexts within and beyond the classroom, as you gain the leadership skills needed
to enact change. This personalized approach will support you in your educational learning goals, whether you work in
education or industry, community or public service. The part-time version of this program was designed especially for
working professionals, and encourages you to chart your own course of study and follow it at your own pace. Full-time
study allows for degree completion in as few as three terms.
Based in the School of Education, you will have the flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest and take some courses
in other departments to broaden your experience. You will explore the significance of power, belonging, motivation,
culture and more. Faculty members with expertise in a range of specialties will help you discover how you can apply your
knowledge in your profession and in the community.
• Structure your studies around your existing professional commitments with evening classes, condensed summer
course schedules and some online course options.
• Benefit from an established record of strong partnerships with school boards and local community agencies and
educational programs. Participate in colloquia and conferences.
• Prepare to design your own program, and to teach and engage with research that is meaningful to you.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.Ed. and G.Dip
• Full- or part-time studies
• 3 streams to choose from: thesis-based, course-based or
research project
• 1 to 5 years to complete
• Graduate Diploma in Educational and Community Leadership:
a 5 course pathway that can be applied toward the M.Ed.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• B.A. or B.Sc. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor’s
degree) from an accredited institute
• General degree (3 years) plus domestic B.Ed. also eligible to apply
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four
semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
• Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible
proposed course of study and research project
• Applications will also be considered in light of a range of other
evidence that may, in some circumstances, mitigate a lower
academic average
ENGLISH (PUBLIC TEXTS) M.A.
CHOOSE THE WRITTEN OR VISUAL MATERIAL THAT INTERESTS YOU. ENGAGE WITH IT, EXPLORE IT AND CONTEMPLATE WHAT IT MEANS TO “PUBLISH” – AND MUCH MORE.
In as little as one year, earn a masters degree in English
(Public Texts) as you explore career paths in communications,
digital or print editing, publishing, teaching, or scholarship.
Find freedom and flexibility as you develop new ways of
looking at the written word and the implications of “going
public.” Whether your interests are academic or applied,
follow them in one of four streams ranging from 12 months
to two years. Structure your studies to include a major
research paper, a thesis, research-creation project, or a
sought-after internship option.
• Benefit from renowned faculty expertise in a wide
range of issues related to the production, circulation
and reception of texts.
• Gain real world experience from an internship with a
community organization or publishing house, for example.
• Combine your degree with an Ontario Graduate Certificate
in Creative Book Publishing from Humber College.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A.
• Full- or part-time studies
• 4 streams to choose from: thesis-based, major research
paper, internship or research–creation project
• 1 to 2 years full-time or 2 to 5 years part-time to complete
• Accelerated Masters option available for eligible Trent
University Undergraduate students
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours degree (4 year undergraduate degree) in English
Literature or in another field relevant to public texts
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last
four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last
ten full credits)
trentu.ca/englishmatrentu.ca/educationmed
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ENVIRONMENTAL & LIFE SCIENCES M.Sc. & Ph.D.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.Sc. or Ph.D.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis-based
• September, January and May intake
• Accelerated Masters option available for eligible
Trent University Undergraduate students
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• B.Sc. honours degree in Biology, Environmental
Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science
or a related discipline
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work
of the last four semesters or the last two
undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
• Masters degree required for Ph.D.
FORENSIC SCIENCE M.Sc.F.S.
LEARN FROM REAL CASE STUDIES AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AS PART OF CANADA’S FIRST MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE.
Develop critical thinking, leadership and communication skills and apply them all to a future in forensics. Prepare yourself for
a position in an exciting field, where you can contribute to, and improve the legal system through an enhanced understanding
of: forensic science applications, scientific data interpretation, and the communication of science in a legal context.
The program builds on Trent’s leadership in many areas of forensic science such as law, bloodstain pattern analysis and
DNA techniques and applications, and on its Bachelors in Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology.
Through lectures, labs and a four-month placement program, you can be ready to apply your skill sets to the workforce
in one year.
There is no longer a need to leave the country to study forensic science at the graduate level. As one of this ground-
breaking program’s first graduates, you will be part of a new generation of experts that has learned by doing, and yet well-
steeped in the scientific method and in research.
• Learn from leading faculty members and researchers who have made great contributions to their fields.
• Study with students drawn to the program from across Canada and around the world.
• Experience other communities, institutions and organizations as part of the unique research placement program.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.Sc.F.S.
• Full-time studies
• Course-based program, with placement
• 1 year to complete
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours Degree (4 year undergraduate degree)
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four
semesters or the last two undergraduate years
(last ten full credits)
• Some applicants will be provided with conditional acceptance
and will be required to successfully complete a qualifying
course prior to admission.
• A statement detailing the applicant’s interest and experience
in forensic science is required. The purpose of this statement
of interest is to compile additional information for selection
among highly qualified applicants and to allow applicants with
practical experience, but without the minimum average, to
provide support for their entry into the program. The statement
should not exceed 500 words (approximately one page).
trentu.ca/forensicsciencetrentu.ca/els
LET YOUR SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS LEAD, AS YOU INVESTIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE ISSUES OF SIGNIFICANCE TO SOCIETY – AND THE WORLD.
Become a catalyst for change in what is often called “the Age of the Environment.” Pose the critical questions about the issues
of our time, and study alongside experts to find the answers. Explore environmental issues that will shape our future: the
conservation of biodiversity, the spread of contaminants and infectious diseases, the matters of sustainability and water quality.
As part of the prestigious M.Sc. or Ph.D. program, you will hone your scientific and communication skills, generate
knowledge and contribute to the future. Inspired by top-notch professors from diverse disciplines, as well as scientists from
governmental and non-governmental organizations, you will help forge new approaches to key environmental challenges.
• Take part in leading research in cell biology and genetics, ecology and conservation biology, physical geography,
trace contaminant toxicology and chemistry, and much more.
• Study in world-class research centres and institutes, built on superior funding and state-of-the-art research
equipment that support you in your investigation.
• Prepare for advanced academic training and for employment with governments, NGOs, or private industry.
• We have recurring research partnerships with government agencies, most notably the Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry. Nearly one quarter of our faculty are from a governmental agency and a large proportion of
our students (nearly half) have government researchers on their supervisory committees. These research partnerships
are one of the things that separate our program from those at most other universities.
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HISTORY M.A.
THE TRENT HISTORY MASTERS PROGRAM IS AS UNIQUE AS THE STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS WHO GIVE IT LIFE.
Enjoy small class sizes, supervisors with wide ranging fields of study and the opportunity to teach undergraduates.
Choose between a major research paper or a thesis, and structure your studies over one year or two.
Delve deep into one of more than 30 areas of study – many of which are one-of-a-kind in Canada. Work with world-class
scholars who are as interested in your research as they are in their own.
• Teach first-year students and gain leadership and mentorship experience.
• Debate, discuss, and take away transferrable skills in research, project management, oral and written communication.
• Prepare for a Ph.D. or a career in the private or public sector.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis-based or course-based program
• Research opportunities in six fields of study: Colonialism and Conflict;
Regional and Trans-National History; Social and Cultural History;
Iberian-American History; Canadian History; European History
• 12 months to 2 years full-time to complete
• 2 to 5 years part-time to complete
• Accelerated Masters option available for eligible Trent University
Undergraduate students
trentu.ca/historyma
INDIGENOUS STUDIES Ph.D.
BECOME PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT TO DECOLONIZE ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AND RECOGNIZE THE CENTRALITY OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGES AS FOUNDATIONS FOR CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS LIFE.
The first Indigenous Studies Ph.D. program in Canada, this program ensures that the physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual dimensions of Indigenous Knowledges are articulated, discussed, documented, recognized and respected within
the overall program field of Indigenous Knowledges: Peoples, Lands, Cultures.
Indigenous Peoples, particularly Elders and Knowledge Holders, are central to the program and curriculum. The program
features three innovative components including a full year, land-based Indigenous Knowledge course; a three-month
practicum field placement with an Indigenous community or organization; and Bimaadiziwin/Atonhetseri:io – which provides
students with an exceptional opportunity to apprentice with an Elder or Knowledge Holder in the summer of the first year.
• Learn from faculty members (including Elders and Knowledge Holders) who have connections to Indigenous
communities across the country and around the world.
• Conduct scholarly research, develop innovative theoretical approaches and methodologies and use associated
research tools that are appropriate in an Indigenous research context.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• Ph.D.
• Full-time studies (A part-time option is
available after the successful completion
of the Comprehensive Examinations and
Dissertation Proposal Defence.)
• Thesis-based program
• 4 to 5 years to complete (based on
full-time enrollment and engagement).
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Masters degree in Indigenous Studies (other disciplinary/
interdisciplinary MA programs will be considered if Indigenous
Studies courses were taken at an undergraduate level or the
student is Indigenous).
• Completion of a MA thesis is preferred (students with an MRP or
MA project will be considered on a case by case basis provided
they have had engagement with theory and methodology for
Indigenous Studies and can submit an additional example of
writing at an advanced graduate level (such as a published article).
• Applicants must have an accumulated average of at least 80% at
the end of their MA program to qualify for admission.
JOIN THE CONVERSATIONDecolonize. Indigenize. Be a voice for the future.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Honours degree
(4 year undergraduate degree)
in History (or equivalent)
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent
in the work of the last four semesters
or the last two undergraduate years
(last ten full credits)
• Appropriate previous education
and training, plus feasible proposed
course of study and research project
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MASTER OF INSTRUMENTAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS M.ICA AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA
GAIN THE THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDING OF HOW MODERN INSTRUMENTS WORK AND THE SKILLS TO OPERATE THEM IN THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PROGRAM.
Choose from a masters degree or a graduate diploma.
At Trent, you will gain depth as well as breadth in the area of instrumental chemical analysis, preparing you for the
workplace. Gain extensive theoretical knowledge, hands-on experience, and problem-solving skills with modern
instrumentation and meet the needs of employers.
The only programs of their kind in North America, Instrumental Chemical Analysis was created in response to the shortage
of individuals with an appropriate mix of theoretical and practical knowledge in chemical analysis. Home to the world-
renowned Water Quality Centre, Trent has a remarkable array of analytical equipment, primarily mass spectrometers, and
associated sample preparation and sample introduction devices, and is perfectly positioned to offer these programs.
Masters degree: In one year, you can gain significant knowledge as well as hands-on experience in instrumental chemical
analysis, and be highly employable in positions in government and industry around the world. A practicum placement in
the third term provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with government, industry or another academic institution.
Graduate diploma: This eight-month course-based graduate diploma is for students who have practical experience with
the operation of analytical equipment in a laboratory setting. You will build a uniform understanding of good laboratory
practice, introductory service and maintenance procedures and a sound understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of
modern mass spectrometric and chromatographic instruments.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.ICA or Graduate Diploma
• Full-time studies
• Course-based program with placement
• M.ICA is 12 months, Graduate Diploma is 8 months
to complete
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Students admitted to either the M.ICA degree or the
Graduate Diploma will hold a B.Sc. honours degree
(4 years undergraduate degree) in a relevant science,
physics or health science
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the
last four semesters or the last two undergraduate
years (last ten full credits)
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MASTER OF MANAGEMENT M.Mgt.
UNDERSTAND THE LARGER SOCIAL ISSUES FACING BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN TODAY’S CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.
This new professional masters program will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market with a grounding in a
broad spectrum of business and management disciplines, from accounting to corporate finance and marketing to strategic
management. Developed to address the needs of today’s employers, you will become prepared to take on leadership
positions in management in Canada or abroad.
This full-time, 16-month, course-based program is offered by the School of Business at Trent University Durham Greater
Toronto Area, specifically for students who have recently graduated from non-business majors. Begin the program directly
after university graduation, or with up to five years of post-graduation work experience. The program will be offered over
three terms and include a summer work integrated learning opportunity.
• Put theory into practice with a Workplace Integrated Learning
Project with a minimum of 160 hours plus a 10-page reflective
paper.
• Study with students drawn to the program from across
Canada and around the world.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.Mgt.
• Full-time studies
• Course-based program with placement
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Four-year, bachelor level, non-business degree [or equivalent],
from an academic institution approved by Trent University
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last
four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last
ten full credits)
• Two supportive letters of reference at least one from an
academic familiar with the student
• Enrolment is limited; preference will be given to applicants
who exceed the above minimum requirements and those with
relevant work experience. Applicants should have graduated
within the last five years of seeking admission.
• Familiarity with calculus is highly desirable for any potential
applicants. Successful completion of an undergraduate
quantitative methods course will prove to be very helpful for
students wishing to apply to this program.
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MATERIALS SCIENCE M.Sc. & Ph.D.
EXPLORE THE INTERFACE OF CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, BIOLOGY AND ENGINEERING. YOU WILL INVESTIGATE THE INTERSECTION OF TRADITIONAL DISCIPLINES AND CREATE NEW KNOWLEDGE AT THESE EMERGING FRONTIERS.
To meet the demand for science professionals, Trent and UOIT offer innovative, interdisciplinary M.Sc. and Ph.D.
programs that focus on the scientific foundation of materials research.
At Trent, you will build on fundamental science principles for your independent research project, developing skills
in project management and effective communication of technical information. Comprised of coursework and a
thesis, your degree will prepare you for a career in research and development in the public or private sector.
• M.Sc. students may apply for transfer to the Ph.D. program after one year.
• Work with dedicated faculty members in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Prepare for modern work environments and lifelong learning.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.Sc. and Ph.D.
• Full-time studies
• Thesis-based program
• M.Sc. is 2 years and Ph.D.
is 4 years to complete
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Admission is dependent
on a potential supervisor.
Applications without a
supervisor may not be
reviewed. Applicants are
encouraged to reach
out to faculty and have a
prospective supervisor.
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION NURSING GRADUATE DIPLOMA
BECOME A CLINICAL PRACTICE LEADER IN THE SPECIALTY OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION NURSING.
Build on your experience as a registered nurse, develop expertise in this specialty and in turn, advance nursing practice
in your community and beyond. This program will prepare you for speciality practice in the ever-evolving field of mental
health and addiction. Designed to complement a full- or part-time career, completion of the program will see you take a
step toward advanced practice nursing in the speciality.
Geared to suit your lifestyle, this five-course program of study, offered through the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing,
is delivered over five semesters through online coursework and on-site practicum workshops. Each of the four theory
courses includes readings, online discussions and assignments, in addition to two eight-hour workshops consisting of
various forms of active learning, including role play and simulated practice. The final course offers experiential education
in the form of a peer-mentored clinical practicum. If you currently work in a mental health or addiction setting, you will be
able to complete your clinical practicum there; or you may decide to learn in a completely new setting.
• Earn a unique post-baccalaureate level graduate diploma, the first of its kind in the province. Focus on in-depth
knowledge, evidence-informed practice and critical inquiry.
• Prepare yourself for employment in an array of positions in mental health and addiction nursing.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• Graduate Diploma
• Part-time studies
• Course-based program and practicum
• 28 months part-time to complete
(final semester of study is a 150-hour practicum)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing,
or Bachelor of Nursing Science, from an accredited
university, with a GPA of 77%.
• Registered Nurse (in good standing) in the province
of Ontario or active practicing license in any other
Canadian province.
• Registered Nurses without a baccalaureate degree,
or with a baccalaureate degree in another discipline,
are encouraged to apply for admission and will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
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• M.Sc. program:
- B.Sc. Honours (a four year undergraduate
bachelor’s degree) in Physics, Chemistry,
Engineering or equivalent qualifications
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work
of the last four semesters or the last two
undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
• Ph.D. program:
- M.Sc. degree in an applicable discipline
(suitability will be assessed on a case by case basis)
- An average of at least B+ (77%, GPA 3.3) overall
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SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES M.A.
CONTEMPLATE THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME. SOLVE PROBLEMS. LEAD THE WAY.
In Sustainability Studies at Trent, you will have the opportunity to turn interdisciplinary inquiry into insight to solve problems
and increase sustainability.
The first program of its kind in Canada, this program encourages you to tailor your educational experience. Pursue your
interests as you explore the sustainability of human societies and the natural environment.
At Trent, you will work with award-winning scholars, leading academics and practitioners as you contemplate complex
challenges. Your education and research will be contributing directly to the understanding of environmental sustainability,
economic prosperity, and social responsibility. Whether you’re headed for further academic training, or setting out to meet the
growing demand for highly qualified personnel in the public and private sectors, you will be preparing to make a difference.
• Make connections with organizations that strive
to minimize the environmental footprint while
contributing to the economic and social advancement
of communities in which they operate.
• Prepare for a cutting-edge career in the green
economy, social enterprise and entrepreneurship.
• Live and learn in a spectacular campus that walks the
talk of a sustainable community.
HELP TO MEET THE INCREASING WORLDWIDE DEMAND FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS BY CHOOSING THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT STREAM.
As a dedicated Sustainability Studies student who
is committed to enacting change, you can pursue
interdisciplinary inquiry and solve problems through course
work, research and experiential learning opportunities.
At Trent, a Canadian originator of academic programming
in this area, you will gain real-world experience through a
full-time, co-op field placement in year two of your degree.
Guided by complementary course instruction in research
methods, professional development and entrepreneurship,
you will acquire the tools and expertise to address complex
social and environmental challenges in practical ways.
With the support of award-winning scholars, leading
academics and practitioners, your action research will be
contributing directly to existing scholarship and professional
practice related to environmental sustainability, economic
prosperity and social responsibility. You will be prepared
to lead, build, and maintain start-up enterprises and small,
growing operations in the public and private sectors.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.A.
• Full- or part-time studies
• Thesis-based, major research paper or internship
• 2 years full time or 2 – 4 years part time to complete
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• B.Sc. or B.A. honours degree (4 year undergraduate
degree) or equivalent in a related field
• At least A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in the last ten undergraduate
credits
• Appropriate previous education and training, plus
feasible proposed course of study and research project
• A foundation in appropriate research methodology
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PSYCHOLOGY M.Sc.
DEVELOP THE STRONG RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND WRITING SKILLS NEEDED TO SOLVE KEY PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE TODAY.
Prepare for a future in academic or applied settings as you ask and
seek answers to meaningful questions in three distinct areas of
psychological study: health psychology, developmental psychology
and cognition/perception/neuroscience. Guided by faculty members
with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, you
will learn how to choose and apply the techniques best suited to
informing your research.
Graduates of the program go on to further graduate training and
teaching, psychometry, as well as research and management
positions in mental health.
• Work with productive, respected researchers.
• Use state-of-the-art developmental observation laboratory,
animal care facilities, eye- and limb-motion tracking systems
and transcranial magnetic stimulation facilities as part of
your research.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• M.Sc.
• Full-time studies
• Thesis-based program – three fields of study available:
Health, Developmental, and Cognition/Perception/Neuroscience
• 2 years to complete
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• B.A. or B.Sc. honours degree (4 year undergraduate degree)
in Psychology
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last
four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten
full credits)
• An average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology courses
• Appropriate previous education and training, plus feasible
proposed course of study and research project
• Admission is dependent on a potential supervisor.
Applications without a supervisor may not be reviewed.
Applicants are encouraged to reach out to faculty and have
a prospective supervisor.
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COLLABORATIVE SPECIALIZATIONS: AGING STUDIES FOR M.A., M.Sc. OR Ph.D. STUDENTS
AS CANADIAN SOCIETY EXPERIENCES A SIGNIFICANT DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFT, AND NEW PERSPECTIVES ON AGING BECOME MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER BEFORE, EARN AN M.A., M.SC. OR PH.D. ALONG WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN AGING STUDIES.
As a humanities, sciences or social sciences graduate student, explore the significance of aging for individuals,
communities and societies, through course work and research.
At Trent, an international leader in interdisciplinary aging studies, you will earn a degree and a specialization in as
little as one year.
With faculty from across the social sciences and humanities undertaking research on aging studies including the
Canada Research Chair in Rural Aging, Health and Social Care, and the ground-breaking Trent Centre for Aging
& Society, you will be at the forefront of this bourgeoning field of scholarship. Contribute to meaningful dialogue
on aging and take part in collaborative excellence as you explore and challenge the myths about aging, old age
and older populations.
• As opportunities in the field grow, a specialization in Aging Studies adds a valuable dimension to your degree.
• Study in Peterborough – home to one of Canada’s most rapidly aging populations, and The Canadian Aging
Studies Archive at Trent’s Bata Library.
• Play a role in the Trent Centre for Aging & Society’s community-based collaborations.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• Earn a specialization in Aging Studies as part of your M.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D. by:
- Choosing from a major research project or a thesis in the field of aging studies
- Completing a half-credit core course on the foundations in interdisciplinary aging studies.
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COLLABORATIVE SPECIALIZATIONS: FEMINIST AND GENDER STUDIES SPECIALIZATION FOR M.A. AND Ph.D. STUDENTS
WORK WITH ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST AND LEADING COHORTS OF GENDER AND WOMEN’S STUDIES SCHOLARS TO EARN YOUR M.A. OR PH.D. AND A FEMINIST AND GENDER STUDIES SPECIALIZATION.
As a humanities, sciences or social sciences graduate student,
explore feminist theory, methodology, and practice, through
course work and research.
At Trent, you will earn a degree and a specialization in as little
as one year, as you investigate the centrality of gender and its
interactions with other hierarchical power relations.
As home to the Canada Research Chair in Feminist and Gender
Studies, and with close to 30 faculty members undertaking
related research, be inspired by today’s leaders in the field.
Regardless of your discipline, this new specialization will allow
you to collaborate with this community of scholars as you
pursue your own academic path.
• Be among the first to earn this Feminist and Gender
Studies specialization. Only a small number of universities
in Canada offer this type of collaborative program.
• Learn about the foundations of research in feminist and
gender studies in the interdisciplinary core course – a
seminar that brings together the students working toward
the specialization with the experts in the field.
PROGRAM OPTIONS• Earn a specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies as
part of your M.A. or Ph.D. by:
- Choosing a major research project or a thesis in the
field of feminist and gender studies
- Completing a half-credit core course on the
foundations of research in feminist and gender studies
PROGRAMS AT-A-GLANCEPROGRAM DEGREE PROGRAM
OPTIONSADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AVAILABLE OPTIONS ENTRY TERMS DEADLINE Expected length of completion (FT)
Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods
M.A./M.Sc. Full timePart time
B.A. or B.Sc. honours in a traditional discipline with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
ThesisCourse-based (Big Data Analytics or Financial Analytics)
May, September, January (thesis) / September (course-based)
February 1st Thesis – 2 years
Course-based – 12-16 months
Anthropology M.A. Full timePart time
B.A. or B.Sc. honours in Anthropology or related field and minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits, and a foundation in appropriate research methodology
Thesis September February 1st 2 years
Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment
Graduate Diploma
Full timePart time
Honours B.Sc. with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
Online course-based September February 1st 8 months
M.BEMA Full timePart time
Honours B.Sc. with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
Online course-based (with placement)
September February 1st 12 months
Canadian Studies Ph.D. Full timePart Time
Masters degree with at least high honours standing in Canadian Studies or a related discipline
Thesis September February 1st 4 years
Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies
M.A. Full timePart time
Minimum B+ (77%) in in last 10 credits and undergraduate courses relating to Canada
ThesisCourse-based (Major research paper)
September February 1st 1 to 2 years
Cultural Studies Ph.D. Full time(apply for part time)
M.A. in Cultural Studies or related discipline with at least A- (80%) overall, aptitude for theoretical inquiry and excellent writing skills, original and innovative dissertation proposal
Thesis September February 1st 4 years
M.A. Full timePart time
Honours degree with at least B+ (77%) in last 10 credits and a demonstrated aptitude for interdisciplinary study, plus an appropriate plan of study
ThesisCourse-based (Major research paper)
September February 1st 1 to 2 years
Educational Studies
M.Ed. Full timePart time
Honours degree with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits (or general degree with domestic B.Ed.), plus appropriate previous education with feasible proposed course of study and research project
ThesisCourse-based (major research paper)Research project
July,September,January
February 1st 1 to 5 years
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PROGRAM DEGREE PROGRAM OPTIONS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AVAILABLE OPTIONS ENTRY TERMS DEADLINE Expected length of completion (FT)
English (Public Texts)
M.A. Full timePart time
Honours degree in English Literature or another field relevant to public texts with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
ThesisCourse-based (Major research paper)InternshipResearch Creation
September February 1st 1 to 2 years
Environmental & Life Sciences
M.Sc. Full timePart time
Honours B.Sc. in related discipline with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
Thesis May, September, January
February 1st 2 years
Ph.D. Full timePart time
M.Sc. degree in applicable discipline with an average of at least B+ (77%, GPA 3.3) overall
Thesis May, September, January
February 1st 4 years
Forensic Science M.Sc.FS Full time Honours B.Sc. with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits and undergraduate courses relating to Forensic Science
Course-based (with placement)
September February 1st 12 months
History M.A. Full timePart time
Honours degree in History with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits, plus appropriate previous education with feasible proposed course of study and research project
ThesisCourse-based (Major research paper)
September February 1st 1 to 2 years
Indigenous Studies
Ph.D. Full time (apply for part time)
Masters degree in Indigenous Studies or other disciplinary-based graduate program with minimum B+ (77%) overall
Thesis September February 1st 4 years
Instrumental Chemical Analysis
Graduate Diploma
Full time Honours B.Sc. in a relevant science with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
Course-based September February 1st 8 months
M.ICA Full time Honours B.Sc. in a relevant science with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
Course-based (with placement)
September February 1st 12 months
Management M.Mgt. Full time Honours degree in acceptable discipline (not a business degree) with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits and two reference letters
Course-based (with placement)
September February 1st 16 months
Materials Science M.Sc. Full time Honours B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits
Thesis May, September, January
February 1st 2 years
PROGRAMS AT-A-GLANCEPROGRAM DEGREE PROGRAM
OPTIONSADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AVAILABLE OPTIONS ENTRY TERMS DEADLINE Expected length of completion (FT)
Materials Science Ph.D. Full time M.Sc. degree in applicable discipline with an average of at least B+ (77%, GPA 3.3) overall
Thesis May, September, January
February 1st 4 years
Mental Health and Addictions Nursing
Graduate Diploma
Part time B.Sc. in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Nursing Science with a GPA of 77%; RN in good standing in Ontario or active practicing license in a Canadian province; RN without a baccalaureate degree may be considered case-by-case
Course-based (with practicum)
September February 1st 28 months
Psychology M.Sc. Full time Honours B.A. or B.Sc. in Psychology with minimum B+ (77%) in last 10 credits, and an average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology courses, plus appropriate previous education with feasible proposed course of study and research project
Thesis September February 1st 2 years
Sustainability Studies
M.A. Full timePart time
Honours B.A. or B.Sc. in a related field with at least A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in last 10 credits, plus appropriate previous education with feasible proposed course of study and research project, and a foundation in appropriate research methodology
ThesisCourse-based (Major research paper)Internship
September February 1st 2 years
THE USUAL DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1.
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At Trent, all eligible graduate students may be offered
competitive funding for support in their studies. We
are very pleased to provide funding for research based
graduate programs.
Financial aid for individual eligible graduate students
may be available from the following sources:
• Scholarships, fellowships and other merit awards
from governmental, industrial and other granting
bodies in Canada.
• University entrance awards, academic scholarships,
and tuition bursaries.
• Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs)
for a maximum of four terms – M.A./M.Sc.
(maximum eight terms - Ph.D.), and/or laboratory
demonstrating.
• Research Assistantships (RAs) with faculty
members who hold research grants.
• Loans from the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) or other provincial sources.
Visit trentu.ca/graduatestudies/experience/tuition-
awards-funding for more information on fees, funding
and awards.
FUNDING &
SCHOLARSHIPS
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your submission will reach admissions and your proposed program of study as quickly as possible.
Visit trentu.ca/graduatestudies/experience/how-apply for more information on programs,
applying and the required supporting documentation.
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